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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1912

Page

4

Strike developments in Cairns stir union response

AWA Cairns branch held a large meeting to decide on action after a telegram from General Secretary Mr McCormack urged members to strike on Monday in protest of the wage dispute. The branch endorsed the decision and joined other unions in sympathy actions, amid rumours of a broader strike and calls for a speedy settlement.

Te Cair Watersole Tis Mr. Brown Ir. Mocris Cairne A.wla MacConmmeck AWA Erebene Waterade Ecock Federation Gesersi Cairns Brisbane Incal Industries Tha ‘Peat Laster Esing A.W.A W. McCormack James Gomm Caires

Tramway Workers Hold Meeting Over Queens and Government Action

The Towns council met to discuss executives and vote procedures amid turmoil over tramway workers and the Queens and Government actions in the street. Mackay and others expressed discontent at the tramway employers and those who supported them. Local Waterside Workers Federation branches considered the meeting, with plans to attend and join further unions in solidarity.

MacKay Wntons Mackey Queens

Towneville Protest Meeting Collapses into Confusion

A Saturday mass meeting in Towneville devolved into disarray as workers, led by Mr. T Foley and the MILA choir, protested government bee methods in connection with the Westernnesro affair. Workers announced intentions to walk out at B Lookout tomorrow morning.

Toonsville Lroeum Teers T. Foley Mila Wwe Tewenwille

Melbourne House Amnesty Discussion Delayed

In Melbourne a debate on amnesty at Melbourne House involving Mrs Hughes and Miss Swith has been postponed. Details on the proposal were unclear due to garbled text but referenced a potential commission rate of 1 percent and a address linked to the constitutional context.

Melbourne House Hughes Swithees Amneyst

Strike at Rockhampton Dock Averted by Waterfront Meeting

A waterside workers meeting on Saturday decided to cease work at midday Monday affecting coastal shipping. The stoppage aims to pressure authorities over ongoing troubles in Brisbane, with local crews prepared to suspend operations to press demands.

Bock Baspfton Semday Ulate Brisbene Yemigs

Railay Mex Loyal Meeting Delayed by Attendance Shortfall

A fragmentary report notes a meeting delayed as many attendees were absent. Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer H A Neill was present to address the crowd and discuss office plans regarding the president's death.

Labour party disorder in waning strike mood

Fragmentary wartime style note describes a Labour party leadership drift toward strife and a possible spread to Cairns and Townsville. The text quality is poor with garbled phrases and missing context, but signals internal tensions and a referenced event at a gathering last night.

Labour Party Cairns Townsville Jesus

Sporting event scraps reveal chaotic Saturday race chaos

Fragmented OCR reads show a chaotic Saturday sporting scene with scattered words about races, fires, and damaged details. The fragment mentions places and timing but lacks clear names or outcomes to identify a specific event or result.

Regatta Recap and Passenger List From Mourilyan Event

A muddled report details a boat race with Thelma Fearles and the Swallow contesting the handicap, Finishing with the Swallow first and Fearless second while Mode narrowly beat Fearless for third. The item also lists February passengers and names from Townsville and Mourilyan, including many individuals and Burns Philp and Co. Ltd. agents.

Tim Mar. V.W Thelma Fearles Jean Thelin Marx Smith Creek Firet Lena Smith's Creek Wyasdrs Mesias Tyrie Benham Markay Ord Scott Collins Lonergan Reynolds Casemore Tongman Law Blackwell Wilson Hannam M. Butcher D. O'Neill A. Dey Carmichael O'Doherty Misses Donatas O'Neil Scott Hunton Wall Walsh Smith Messrs Qtack Fotherington K. Coolan Asemete Nolds F. Wilson F. Barrett G. Colmman C. Lawrence Clark Ball Welch A. Smith F W. Gilles Dr. Bennett J. A. Harris Berger Sherrin J. Candlish J. Walsh Osterlund Masters Mainane Richardson

Thompson defeats Townsend in debut match at Stadium

Sydney fans witnessed Al Thompson win his professional debut against Tom Townsend after a lively sixth round and clear advantage, with Thompson securing the victory by the 13th round as the crowd roared.

Sydney al Thompson the Stadium Tom Townsend Themeon

England bowling totals from Telegraph report

View on TA rs ENGLAND. By Telegraph. Total Stor 24 84 Bowling Barnes 4 for 14 Hitch 1 for 25.

England Barnes Hitch

Australian Team Selection Sparks Debate After Turmoil

The article notes uncertainty over the Australian team selections with several players touted as potential picks. It mentions Waid toned and Geneon as contenders alongside familiar names in a tense build up to the match.

Stoney de Bern Australia

Serviceable Syringes and Varied Stock

A brief inventory note details diverse syringes from bereft manufacturers and varied grades. The entry indicates forthcoming guidance on suitable options and recommendations for buyers, reflecting practical concerns about quality and suitability.

Turning Misery to Bliss with a Pulse-Tonic Idea

A playful fragment suggests a cure for woes using a tonic or two. The text hints at a quirky remedy from a fictional place, mixing whimsy with a riddle about beasts and cats.

Alleged Cattle Stealing Report From Oak Park Case

Constable Sutherland and a tracker went to Oak Park and return today. Rumor says a sensational cattle theft case is pending with two arrests and about 50 head of cattle and horses seized.

Kidston Sutherland Tracker Oak Park

Ozanne Depot Flavell Roberts and Sanrey Offer Jewelry and Repairs

Public notice notes that Ozanne Depot Flavell Roberts and Sanrey will show items for inspection without purchase pressure. They advertise repairs for watches and jewelry, claiming skilled workmanship and low costs for jewelery and watch services.

T. Ozanne DEPOT Flavell, Roberts & Sanrey

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